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  "id": 14859767,
  "title": "Singapore may pursue companies responsible for transboundary haze, says PM Wong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/singapore-may-pursue-companies-responsible-for-transboundary-haze",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T03:13:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/10/16/singapore-may-pursue-companies-responsible-for-transboundary-haze-says-pm-wong/239297"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore has announced that the government is investigating companies potentially responsible for forest fires in Indonesia, which have exacerbated haze conditions in the region. Wong stated that the government will take action under the Singapore Transboundary Haze Pollution Act if appropriate, and is also considering joint action with other nations. He emphasized that the haze originates from forest and peatland fires in Indonesia, which are intensified by a prolonged dry period. Singapore has offered assistance to Indonesia and remains committed to collaborating closely with them and ASEAN partners to tackle the issue. Wong assured that the government will spare no effort to safeguard Singaporeans while working alongside neighboring countries to tackle the root causes of the haze. Wong clarified that they cannot control weather or winds, nor can they directly influence events beyond their borders. The government will ensure that support is accessible to those in need.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, Oct 16 — Singapore is looking into companies that may be responsible for forest fires in Ind...",
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        "title": "Singapore weighs haze prosecutions as air quality worsens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/singapore-weighs-haze-prosecutions-as-air-quality-worsens",
        "published": "2026-10-16T03:47:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "Wong weighs haze prosecutions as Singapore air quality worsens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/wong-weighs-haze-prosecutions-as-singapore-air-quality-worsens",
        "published": "2026-10-16T03:55:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}